AUVSI's Unmanned Systems 2016

Greg Agvent
Senior Director, CNN Aerial Imagery & Reporting
CNN


Greg Agvent is the Senior Director of the CNN Aerial Imagery & Reporting unit, CNN Air. Agvent has led CNN’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) program since CNN initiated its efforts in 2013. As a partner in the FAA’s Pathfinder program, Agvent led CNN’s successful research effort towards safe operations of UAS over people. He has overseen the development of all facets of CNN’s aerial operations, including training, safety management systems, operations, risk management and expansion. CNN Air currently has 55 trained, licensed and equipped pilots operating in the U.S. Because of his demonstrated leadership in the field, Agvent was named to the Federal Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) and currently serves on the BVLOS Aviation rulemaking committee. He is also a member of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and serves on the Advisory Boards of the Commercial UAV Expo and DroneResponders.

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